Angela is a world-class, vivacious stage personality who uses her 3-octave range with incredible ease and exceptional flare.
Angela appeared on the original “Star Search” hosted by Ed McMahon where she was undefeated for 10 consecutive weeks winning the $100,000 Grand Prize as female vocalist champion!
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she began her career in Southern California studying with teacher/mentor, showbiz veteran Leonard Reed. She was soon cast as Charlaine in “Aint Misbehavin” starring Hinton Battle at the Sahara Hotel. Subsequently, she returned to Los Angeles to perform multiple roles for director Robert Townsend in his breakthrough film, “Hollwood Shuffle” and then was cast opposite Mark Harmon in NBC’s “Sweet Bird of Youth” starring Elizabeth Taylor.
After headlining numerous cruises, Angela appeared on the original “Star Search” hosted by Ed McMahon where she was undefeated for 10 consecutive weeks winning the $100,000 grand prize as female vocalist champion. Legendary producer David Merrick took notice and cast her in the leading role of Kay in George Gershwin’s musical, “Oh Kay” and she also played Sara in the Tony Award-winning musical “Ragtime”.